Minneapolis Mayor Calls On National Guard Amid Riots: Report

MINNEAPOLIS — Following looting, massive fires, and a shooting death in the city Wednesday night, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has asked Gov. Tim Walz to deploy the Minnesota National Guard, according to a report.

FOX 9 broke the news Thursday morning. The news station also reports that the state deployed up to 60 state troopers to assist Minneapolis police in responding to the riots.

Dozens of buildings along Lake Street in Minneapolis were broken into, looted, and burned late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Authorities struggled to contain the riots, which began after protests over the death of George Floyd.

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